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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.89, 33,257.50 and 13,343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.89, 33,257.50 and 13,343.73 is: 18,414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.89 : 33,257.50 = 13,343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.89/33,257.50 = 13,343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.89x = 33,257.50 × 13,343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.89x = 443,779,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,779,067.12/24,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.16

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